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National Democratic Institute (NDI)

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

At a Glance

Organization Type

Non-governmental organization (NGO)

Contact

455 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2621

Organization Mission

NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world for more than three decades. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to establish and strengthen political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Global Diaspora

Diaspora is a term of self-identification used by a community of people who live outside a shared country of origin, ancestry or affinity, but maintain active connections with it. More than 62 million Americans – one fifth of the country – are first or second-generation diaspora, making the United States home to more global diaspora than any other country in the world. With roots around the globe, diasporans are uniquely positioned to amplify and sustain global growth.